0
The will of the people. The state has to have the consent from the people whom they rule.
Thomas Hobbes proposed a theory of social contract. Hobbes contended that for society to remain in order during peacetime it was essential to adopt a social contract between the people and their Sovereign Authority. This theory he outlined in his work entitled 'The Leviathan'.
Society would cede their natural rights and in return would receive the protection of the state. Hobbes argued that without such a social contract anarchy would ensue where every man had only their own self interest. Hobbes referred to this as the 'state of nature' and contended that life would be 'solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short'.
The sovereign authority would control civil, military, judicial and powers of the church,. However this control was granted by the people to whom it would offer protection.
Still curious? Ask our experts.
Chat with our AI personalities
Jordan
Vivi
Fran
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Did Thomas Hobbes believe in Democracy?
Thomas Hobbes was a monarchist who believed absolute power in the hands of a king or queen was the best form of government. He believed the only way manâ??s natural nastiness could be held in check was if there was a strong monarch in charge.
Did thomas hobbes belived that people would be better off without a government?
Thomas did not think people could govern themselves because they were selfish and would only do things to benefit themselves. yes i guess that's true he said that BUT he believed that humans should give all their power to one person and that one makes laws so that there is no need for war. he believed that people governing themselves was only war. -happy go lucky
How did Hobbes and Locke differ in their ideas about government?
Hobbes had the ideas from the English Civil War that all humans were naturally selfish and wicked. Without governments keeping order, Hobbes said there would be "war of every man against every man." Life would be "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short." To escape such a bad life, people gave up their rights up to a strong ruler and in return people gained Law and Order. Hobbes believed that an absolute monarchy was the type of government needed. Locke was more into a more positive view of human nature. He believed that people could learn from experience and improve themselves. He thought that they had the natural ability to govern their own affairs and to look after the welfare of society. He believed that people are born free and equal and government should protect these rights. He thought that the type of government there should be is self-government.
What are Saint Thomas Aquinas views on government?
Thomas Aquinas was an Italian scholar. He tried to bring together reason and faith, because he believed both were gifts from God. He also stated that natural law could be found through reason alone.
What are Hobbes views?
Hobbes view means like human nature and what you see threw your eyes into the sound and feeling also what you take into your heart from nature.
